in rear, 12th halfway, headway on outer 1 1/2f out, stayed on to lead over 1f out, kept on best under pressure final furlong
5 17:45 Fairyhouse (IRE) 22 Sep 2025
Ballyhane Blenheim Stakes (Listed) (Class 1) (2YO only)
6f Yielding (Good to Yielding in places)
rear of mid-division, progress in 5th halfway, took closer order 1 1/2f out, led briefly over 1f out, soon headed, kept on final furlong, just held
towards rear, 11th halfway, headway 2f out, switched left 1 1/2f out, progress inside final furlong, stayed on in 3rd closing stages, nearest at finish
broke well to lead, headed after 2f and raced 3rd, every chance over 1f out, slightly hampered inside final furlong, dropped to 4th and no extra closing stages
rear, 10th halfway, headway on inner over 2f out, not much room 1 1/2f out, lost place inside final furlong, kept on without threatening closing stages
soon tracked leader, led narrowly after 2f, headed entering straight, lost place over 1f out, weakened final 150 yards
soon mid-division on outer, 8th halfway, effort over 1f out, one paced final furlong
mid-division, 9th halfway, no impression 1 1/2f out, one paced final furlong
soon tracked leader, closed after 2f, 2nd halfway, led narrowly entering straight, under pressure and headed over 1f out, lost place 1f out, weakened final 150 yards
close up on outer, 4th halfway, lost place 1 1/2f out, soon short of room, weakened final furlong
rear of mid-division, 6th halfway, lost place 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon in touch, a little keen, 7th halfway, lost place and under pressure over 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | €150.67 (13, 2) |
| Win | €21.00 (13) |
| Place | €4.00 (13), €1.90 (2), €4.40 (10) |
| Exacta | €174.70 (13, 2) |
| Trifecta | €946.20 (13, 2, 10) |
Video Highlights
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Good | 7 | Rebel Diamond | 8 | 2 | 9 5 | - | 742211 | 12 days | N Lupini (62 miles) | Billy Lee | 4/ 1 | 1:13.79 |
| 2023 | Yielding | 7 | Megarry | 7 | 2 | 9 5 | - | 92412 | 16 days | G P Cromwell (39 miles) | Gary Carroll | 9/ 1 | 1:16.99 |
| 2022 | Good | 9 | Beauty Crescent | 2 | 2 | 9 5 | - | 231 | 25 days | G M Lyons (39 miles) | Colin Keane | 7/ 2 | 1:11.52 |
| 2021 | Good to Firm | 7 | Straight Answer | 3 | 2 | 9 5 | - | 1 | 30 days | G M Lyons (39 miles) | Colin Keane | 2/ 1 | 1:13.40 |
| 2020 | Good | 8 | Lady Princess | 1 | 2 | 9 0 | - | 813 | 11 days | D Hogan (123 miles) | Joseph Sheridan | 16/ 1 | 1:17.45 |
| 2019 | Yielding - Soft | 5 | Sir Boris | 6 | 2 | 9 3 | - | 3114 | 28 days | Tom Dascombe | Declan McDonogh | 14/ 1 | 1:17.18 |
| 2018 | Good - Yielding | 10 | Lethal Promise | 10 | 2 | 8 12 | - | 22140 | 38 days | W McCreery (123 miles) | Billy Lee | 8/ 1 | 1:14.49 |
| 2017 | Soft | 7 | Brick By Brick | 2 | 2 | 9 3 | - | 242213 | 18 days | Mrs J Harrington (123 miles) | Shane Foley | 5/ 1 | 1:19.65 |
| 2016 | Soft - Heavy | 6 | Moonlit Show | 6 | 2 | 8 12 | - | 341 | 25 days | C Fellowes | Billy Lee | 6/ 1 | 1:18.45 |
| 2015 | Good - Yielding | 9 | Bebhinn | 8 | 2 | 8 12 | - | 21 | 164 days | K Prendergast (123 miles) | Chris Hayes | 8/ 1 | 1:15.44 |
| 2014 | Good to Firm | 6 | The Great War | 2 | 2 | 9 3 | - | 115620 | 17 days | A P O'Brien (123 miles) | Joseph O'Brien | 10/ 11 | 1:10.77 |
| 2013 | Good | 8 | Shining Emerald | 7 | 2 | 9 3 | - | 231 | 12 days | P D Deegan (123 miles) | Chris Hayes | 7/ 2 | 1:12.41 |
| 2012 | Soft - Heavy | 7 | Viztoria | 5 | 2 | 9 0 | - | 1 | 81 days | E Lynam (39 miles) | Johnny Murtagh | 5/ 2 | 1:17.00 |
| 2011 | Soft | 8 | Born To Sea | 6 | 2 | 9 1 | - | J M Oxx (123 miles) | Johnny Murtagh | 5/ 2 | 1:16.01 | ||
| 2010 | Good - Yielding | 8 | Longhunter | 8 | 2 | 9 1 | - | 176 | 21 days | K Prendergast (123 miles) | Declan McDonogh | 3/ 1 | 1:15.48 |
| 2009 | Soft | 11 | Song Of My Heart | 2 | 2 | 8 12 | - | 61 | 13 days | D Wachman (123 miles) | Mick Kinane | 5/ 1 | 1:17.44 |
| 2008 | Heavy | 9 | What's Up Pussycat | 1 | 2 | 8 12 | - | 221323 | 22 days | D Wachman (123 miles) | Johnny Murtagh | 4/ 1 | 1:25.19 |
| 2007 | Good to Firm | 8 | Rock Of Rochelle | 6 | 2 | 9 1 | - | 21 | 14 days | A Kinsella (123 miles) | V R DeSouza | 15/ 2 | 1:12.21 |
| 2006 | Good | 10 | Brave Tin Soldier | 6 | 2 | 9 1 | - | 22 | 25 days | A P O'Brien (123 miles) | Kieren Fallon | 15/ 8 | 1:13.20 |
| 2005 | Good | 6 | Art Museum | 2 | 2 | 9 0 | - | 1 | 14 days | A P O'Brien (123 miles) | Kieren Fallon | 8/ 11 | 1:13.70 |